Our lives are a lot more convenient with the plethora of ways to digitally store information. E-mails save time, money, and paper, however if there is no hard copy they can be lost. The vulnerability of the digital world mirrors the uncertainty of the future. Technological advances make our lives easier but can also be […]
Do Copyright laws matter? The evolution of The Winstons’ groundbreaking “Amen break,” as discussed in the youtube video, is an ideal example of how at this point in time, very few innovations are actually “new.” Innovations are often built off of other ideas, making it hard and nearly impossible to develop something original. This lack […]
For my research topic I have decided to explore how the increase of technology within the past twenty years has promoted globalization. Throughout this discussion I also plan on naming the pros and cons of the globalization process. One of the cons I would like to expand on is the lack of privacy people have […]
Earl Morris’ article Photography as a Weapon illustrates the significance of using photographs in media and forms of propaganda. While words are concrete and stick well with readers, images serve as a permanent visual for audiences to refer to when looking back on a memory. Photographs are truly what stimulates the mind and help jog […]
What were the defining cultural aspects of the 1920’s? Many of the research topics we discussed in class were interesting, but I found that this is the one I wanted to explore the most. When I think of the 20s there are some obvious aspects of culture which come to mind: flapper dresses, suits, […]
The following are some topics I have considered researching for my paper: Discuss the development of social networking. How has it evolved and what is its impact on American culture and society? How has the invention of television played a role in the development of presidental campaigns? How does an increasingly digital world impact the […]
Why is History More Digital? The Rapid Increase of Technology The past few decades have shown much technological progress in a brief period of time. Techonology’s evolution has been a long and dispersed process, however the process is quickening. Resultingly, many aspects of history have been recorded digitally rather than by hand. This process proves […]
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Preserving Digital History The Skills There are many skills involved in preserving history via the internet. I found it interesting how much knowledge in coding is involved, and I now have a greater respect for those who construct websites. This is really the first time I have encountered this material before. I have noticed it […]